In this Fall 2025 State of the School address, Head of School Ben Davis shares a candid, hope-filled look at where Vacaville Christian Schools stands today and where God is leading next. From the story behind Firm Foundations – Strong Future to faculty investment, campus improvements, and the vision that drives it all, this episode unpacks how our school is growing in excellence, faith, and community—and how every family can play a part.

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You can review the written transcript / summary here (note - transcript created with the help of Artificial Intelligence).

Chapter Markers:

3:03 – Welcome Story & Vision

8:35 – Who We’re Raising Up: The Portrait of a VCS Graduate

11:13 – Our Strategic Direction

14:50 – Our Core Focus Areas: From Classrooms, to Fine Arts, to Chapels

23:53 – What Your Giving Has Already Made Possible

28:08 – Giving-Driven Steps, Part 2: Step 2 and Next Goals

29:36 – Answering the Big Questions on Fundraising and Falcon Field

33:00 – Falcon Field: Phase 1 and 2 Revealed

37:30 – How Every Family Can Be Part of the Vision

40:53 – Inside Look: Finances, Safety, and Current Enrollment

48:36 – Parent Forum

Discover the exciting developments at VCS by tuning in to our fall on-campus event, Firm Foundations - Strong Future (State of the School). Join Mr. Davis and the VCS Board of Directors as they unveil pivotal updates and visionary plans for our community. Highlights from the event include:

- Progress on our three-year strategic effort, including our goal to achieve better salary parity for our faculty.
- Plans to rebuild Falcon Field, ensuring safety and excellence for all our programs, including athletics.
- Launch of our K-12 school-wide drama performance and advancements in fine arts.
- Introduction of a new American History and Western Civilization course for high school.
- Updates on enhancing academic programs, including new math and writing initiatives.
- Details on our ambitious $1.7 million fundraising goal by 2026 to support key initiatives.

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Join Mr. Davis, staff, and VCS parents as we share more about the vision for the future of Fine Arts at VCS. You'll hear more about:

• Our student led, HD radio broadcasting program (and intentions to further integrate it into many other programs at our school, including theater, music, and journalism)
  • Check out photos of the full remodel of our radio broadcast station!
• Developments in, as well as a future vision for, music and choir
• Projects that have integrated the arts into other academic disciplines - and plans for more in the future
• Lots of great questions and parent feedback!